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St. Lucie County Library’s Embrace Technology Training

June 22, 2022

Stay computer savvy with free classes through the St. Lucie County Library System this July. In addition to the scheduled classes, all six branch libraries offer one-on-one technology help by appointment.

Scheduled classes for July will be held at the Morningside Branch Library, 2410 SE Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie (advanced registration is not required):

  • Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 2:30 PM - Adult Gaming. Come for a fun afternoon of Wii with Wii Sports, Wii Play and Wii Sports Resort. Activities include tennis, golf, bowling, fishing, disc golf and more. No experience necessary.

  • Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 2:30 PM - An introduction to Microsoft Paint 3D. Use 3D text, designs and objects to create a storyboard or painting.

Virtual reality sessions continue throughout July. Don’t miss a chance to immerse yourself in a 3D world. The virtual reality sessions are open to everyone, but children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Saturday, July 2 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the Lewis Branch Library, 2950 SW Rosser Blvd., Port St. Lucie.
  • Friday, July 8 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Lakewood Park Branch Library,  7605 Santa Barbara Drive, Fort Pierce.
  • Saturday, July 16 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Hurston Branch Library, 3008 Avenue D, Fort Pierce.  
  • Saturday, July 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Morningside Branch Library, 2410 SE Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie.

A reminder that the Kilmer Library, 101 Melody Lane in Fort Pierce, has the new Memory Studio, providing a do-it-yourself space to digitize your photos, videos and sound recordings with free access to software and equipment. For questions, call 772-462-2187 or email reference@stlucieco.org.

The Lewis Library, 2950 Rosser Blvd. in Port St. Lucie, features the Multi-Media Studio, providing software and equipment for video, music, photography and design projects. If you are a videographer, anime designer or even a future music star, this library space can help turn your vision into a reality. For questions, call 772-871-7256 or email lbtech@stlucieco.org.

For residents who would like more individual assistance, all six branch libraries offer one-on-one technology help for adults by appointment.  Adults can contact their local branch library to schedule a session. Please remember to bring all your passwords, St. Lucie County Library card and make sure all your devices are fully charged.

For those that need after-hours internet access: All St. Lucie County Libraries have expanded Wi-Fi available from the parking lot 24 hours a day; seven days a week.

For more information about St. Lucie County Library programs, visit: www.stlucielibrary.org.